ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND
Bluesign, the global authority in sustainable textile production systems, has released its bluesign System Impact Report 2024, offering an in-depth, data-driven overview of how its network of over 900 system partners is progressing toward reduced environmental impact in the textile and fashion industry.
The annual report demonstrates how the bluesign System’s science-based framework and digital tools are helping partners—from chemical suppliers to textile mills and brands—achieve measurable improvements in CO₂ emissions, energy efficiency, water conservation, and chemical safety across global supply chains.
System-Wide Sustainability Gains in 2024
For the fifth consecutive year, bluesign System Partner manufacturers have significantly improved their environmental performance. In 2024, partners saw a collective reduction in:
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CO₂ emissions intensity by 17%
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Energy consumption intensity by 14%
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Water usage intensity by 8%
These reductions are paired with increased use of renewable energy and greater reliance on bluesign® APPROVED chemicals, underscoring the effectiveness of the system’s unified and continuous improvement approach. “This report is not just about bluesign – it’s about what’s possible when the industry aligns,” said Daniel Rüfenacht, CEO of bluesign.
“With more than 900 system partners, we’ve built a framework that empowers brands, manufacturers, and chemical suppliers to deliver real results. In 2024 alone, our partners achieved intensity reductions in CO₂ emissions, energy consumption, and water use by 17%, 14%, and 8% respectively. These are not projections or pledges…they are robust outcomes, based on primary data. This report proves that when the right standards, tools, and shared accountability are in place, sustainability in fashion is not only scalable, it can be done without compromising safety, style, or performance.”
Factory-Level Assessments for Accountability
Bluesign conducted more than 150 on-site assessments across partner manufacturing sites in 2024. These evaluations generate detailed site-specific reports featuring:
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Environmental performance metrics
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Benchmark comparisons
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Custom sustainability roadmaps
To maintain certification, all partners must demonstrate year-over-year improvements, reinforcing accountability and transparency across the system.
Empowering Brands with Traceable Data
Through its Supply Chain Impact Reports, bluesign helps brand partners gain direct visibility into their suppliers’ environmental performance, covering:
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Greenhouse gas emissions
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Water and energy consumption
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Chemical use and waste generation
Before becoming certified, brand partners must undergo a sustainability assessment that includes a gap analysis and a strategic improvement plan. In 2024, 50% of reassessed brands enhanced their sustainability performance, a testament to the system’s effectiveness in driving transformation.
Systemic Change for the Textile Industry
With a growing emphasis on compliance with global regulations and environmental due diligence, the bluesign System is positioned as a scalable, results-driven solution for the sustainable transformation of textile manufacturing.
By providing robust tools, strict standards, and ongoing guidance, bluesign continues to show that collaboration across the supply chain can lead to real, quantifiable sustainability gains without compromising product quality or consumer appeal.
